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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.90, 23,800.19 and 9,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.90, 23,800.19 and 9,691.84 is: 13,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.90 : 23,800.19 = 9,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.90/23,800.19 = 9,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.90x = 23,800.19 × 9,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.90x = 230,667,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,667,633.45/17,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.22

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